Almageller Hut – Zwischbergen Pass loop from Zwischbergenpass

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Almageller Hut – Zwischbergen Pass loop from Zwischbergenpass

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Almageller Hut – Zwischbergen Pass loop from Zwischbergenpass

07:50

6.47km

990m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.69 km for 3.18 km

Waypoints

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42 m

Almageller Hut

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From here (2,894 m), you have a magnificent view of the Saas Valley and the Mischabel range. The hut is only open during the summer months. The rest of the …

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88 m

Almagellerhütte

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The Almageller Hut is located on the south side of the Weissmies and is a starting point for high-altitude mountain climbing and hiking tours, as well as a destination for …

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801 m

Zwischbergenpass - Almagellerhütte

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Beautiful ascent from the Almagellerhütte SAC (either by ice or rock) to Zwischenbergpass.

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1.41 km

Zwischbergen Pass

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From here mine has a wonderful view in the Saas-Thal with the Mischabel chain, but also over to Italy! 👍

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1.64 km

Zwischbergen Pass

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Grandiose view on both sides of the cathedral and the Italian side towards Domodossola.

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2.72 km

Key Section of the Weissmies South Ridge

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Looks wilder than it really is.

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3.09 km

The snow ridge between the Weissmies south and main summits is breathtakingly beautiful. However, it's also narrow and exposed. Not for the faint of heart – and definitely not recommended in storms and heavy snow.

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3.18 km

Weissmies South Ridge

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Some block climbing and ice and snow. This is how a high tour should be.

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3.71 km

P3597

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6.47 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

3.18 km

Surfaces

6.48 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

3°C

-1°C

13 %

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

July 9, 2022,CH/Walliser Alpen – Weissmies (4.017m) via Südgrat

On Saturday shortly after 10 a.m. the time had come – my first 4000er! :-)
Due to the glacier breaking off, we did not go over the Trift glacier as planned, but from the Almagellerhütte (2,896m) over the Zwischbergenpass and the rocky south ridge up to the summit. Thanks to the excellent weather, we were rewarded with a fantastic view …

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